Drachm (450 BC - 379 BC) front Drachm (450 BC - 379 BC) back
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Drachm 450 BC - 379 BC

 
Silver 3.14 g 13 mm
Description
Issuer
Methymna (Lesbos)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
450 BC - 379 BC
Value
Drachm (1)
Currency
Drachm
Composition
Silver
Weight
3.14 g
Diameter
13 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered, Incuse
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#179392
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Kantharos and city initials in pelleted square, within shallow incuse square

Script: Greek

Lettering: M-Θ-A (read counter-clockwise)

Unabridged legend: Μήθυμνα

Translation: Mithymna

Comment

Traité II 2259; Pozzi 2341.

Interesting fact

The Drachm coin from Methymna (Lesbos) was used as a form of currency in ancient Greece and was valued at 6 obols, which was equivalent to the price of a sheep or a bushel of grain.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (450 BC - 379 BC)  - - - - - -

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